Alan Hollinghurst

Alan Hollinghurst (born 1954) is a British writer, translator and literary critic.

Also recorded as Alan James Hollinghurst.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Alan James Hollinghurst.

Born at Stroud in 1954.

In detail

Alan Hollinghurst studied at Magdalen College and Canford School. the recorded working language is French and English.

The field of work recorded is translating activity, translation from French and literary activity. Henry James is recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at London. Employment is recorded with University College London, Magdalen College and University of Houston. Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Literature.

Works named in the authority record are The Swimming-Pool Library, The Folding Star, The Spell and The Line of Beauty.

Distinctions recorded are James Tait Black Memorial Prize, Lambda Literary Award, Eric Gregory Award and E. M. Forster Award.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Alan Hollinghurst”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q316048: Alan Hollinghurst

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